Historic Bridges in Missouri
4,522 bridges built before 1951 in Missouri still in service today.
Bridges Built Before 1951
The United States has 4,522 bridges in Missouri built before 1951 that remain in active service. These structures are 75+ years old — many predate modern engineering codes and were not designed for today's traffic volumes and vehicle weights. The average design life of a bridge is 50 years, making these aging structures a significant infrastructure concern.
| Bridge | State | Condition | Year Built | Age (Years) | ADT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BR OF MOSS CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 150 |
| BR OF MOSS CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| SAC RVR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| BR E FK WAKENDA CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| BNSF RR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 5 |
| BNSF RR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| MCCROSKIE CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 5 |
| DEER CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 150 |
| TRIB OF SPRING RVR | Missouri | Good | 1950 | 76 | 60 |
| MCGILL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5 |
| BEAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 60 |
| TRIB WEST FK | Missouri | Good | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| CREEK | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| MCKENZIE CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 160 |
| FISH POND CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5 |
| TRIB OF WILLOW CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| TRIB N FK SPRING R | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| BRETON CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 200 |
| BR OF LIT SUGAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 400 |
| TURKEY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| CLARK CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| BNSF RR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 55 |
| PRETTY BOB CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 55 |
| FK E BR BIG CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,702 |
| DRY HOLLOW | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| BR OF THRID FK | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| TRIB TO COON CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 100 |
| FINLEY CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| BR OF WHITEHEAD CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,300 |
| BR LIT WAKENDA CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 35 |
| TRIB OF CENTER CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| RICKMAN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 50 |
| SHOOTMAN CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 5 |
| SUGAR CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| FASSNIGHT CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 300 |
| MILL CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| DARR BR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| ROCK CR DRAIN DTCH | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 5 |
| BUCHANAN CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,000 |
| RVR DES PERES | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 2,100 |
| BR OF W YELLOW CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 40 |
| BR OF LONG CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 10 |
| MOUND CREEK | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5 |
| SAND BR BIG CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 25 |
| OLD CHNL GRAND RVR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 5 |
| BR OF CENTER CR | Missouri | Poor | 1950 | 76 | 2,600 |
| BR RVR DES PERES | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 1,000 |
| HEATHS CR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 20 |
| UNKNOWN BR | Missouri | Fair | 1950 | 76 | 15 |
| VAN DORSEN CR | Missouri | Good | 1950 | 76 | 30 |
About Historic Bridge Data
Bridges built before 1951 are classified as historic in this database. Many were designed to 1940s standards with lower load limits and narrower lanes. While FHWA requires regular inspections of all bridges regardless of age, older structures often require more frequent monitoring and rehabilitation investment.